Church Staff Chris Thomas, Pastor .......................................................................................... cthomas@fbcwilliams.org Lamar Freeman, Administrator .........................................................................lfreeman@fbcwilliams.org Peggy Green, Secretary………………………………………………………………………………pgreen@fbcwilliams.org Nikki Haynes, Children’s Director ...................................................................... nhaynes@fbcwilliams.org Pat & Lynnelle Barker, Interim Music Director……………………………………..……pbarker@fbcwilliams.org Marilyn Ingram, Daycare Director ................................................................. …mingram@fbcwilliams.org Church Office Phone: 256-435-5020
Daycare Phone: 256-435-8313
For The Record Received Last Week Actual Receipts to Date Building Pledges Received Last Week Building Pledges Received to Date
2017 $ 4,442.00 $ 183,648.22 $ 1,005.00 $ 35,858.00
Balance of Building Loan
$
Our Church is pleased to support CBF Global Missions in moments like these where bearing witness to Jesus Christ takes place through transforming lives for eternity. "Without a doubt, your gifts and contributions are touching and transforming lives for eternity. How Kormariayya met Christ is nothing but a miracle. Being a snake charmer all his life, he used to catch cobra snakes, put them around his neck and walk in the community to earn money from cobra snake worshipers. One day, a cobra snake bit Komariayya and he was taken to the nearest hospital for treatment. The doctor gave up hope and told the family he would die in about an hour's time, so they should take him home make plans for his funeral. Instead, his sons took Komariayya to church. The pastor and several church members joined Komariayya's family and prayed. God gave Komariayya a second chance! He accepted Christ, was baptized and joined the church where his sons are members. Because of God's miracle and Komariayya's second life, now many in that village are learning more about Christ and joining the church. Without a doubt, God is up to something in Chelpur and a lot of neat things are taking place."
First Baptist Church of Williams
2016 $ 6,523.00 $ 186,740.25 $ 970.00 $ 35,353.00
24,144.70
Aug Aug
20th Nursery Helper: Jamie Davis 27th Nursery Helper: Bonnie Johnson ===================
Aug
20th 3 & 4-Year Old Helpers: Maggie Hedgepath & Cailynn Steele 27th 3 & 4-Year Old Helpers: Marleah Blades & Bethany Johnson =================== 20th Children’s Church: Christie Shew & Tyler Teal 27th Children’s Church: IN CHURCH
Aug Aug Aug
______________________ August Counting Committee: Jeremy Quinn & Matt Whitaker =================== August Greeters & Ushers: Chris & Heather Dempsey Kenny & Rhonda Duncan
Pastor Jonah in Chelpur, India, partner of CBF field personnel, Sam Bandela
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Rev. Chris Thomas, Pastor August 20, 2017
Morning Worship *Please stand if you are able
Deacon of the Week: Les Honts – 256-525-0588
Opportunities This Week
The Church Gathers Prelude Welcome & Announcements
Nikki Haynes
Invocation
Rev. Chris Thomas
Scripture Call to Worship Hymn #585
Psalm 133 “Brethren, We Have Met to Worship”
A Moment with the Younger Church Hymn #43
Randy Blades
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
“Jesus, We Just Want to Thank You”
*Offertory Prayer
Les Honts
Worship with the Giving of Tithes and Offerings *Doxology #625 The Church Hears the Word Anthem
Choir
Sermon
“A Brother Restored”
Rev. Chris Thomas
Genesis 45:1-15
NEXT SUNDAY 8:30am Deacon/Staff Prayer Time 9:00am Sunday School 10:00am Morning Worship- Rev. Chris Thomas 4:00pm Choir Practice 2018 BUDGET REQUESTS: Request forms for the 2018 Budget have been distributed to committee chairpersons. When you receive your forms please call a meeting with your committee to discuss financial goals for the coming year. Deadline for returning the IN SYMPATHY: The church extends sincere sympathy to the following families at the death of their loved ones.
“Just As I Am”
Benediction
Food Pantry Distribution
completed forms will be Wednesday, August 30th.
The Church Responds *Invitation Hymn #342
Deacon/Staff Prayer Time Sunday School Morning Worship-Rev. Chris Thomas Choir Practice Nominations Committee Meeting
WEDNESDAY 5:30pm Supper 6:00pm Devotion, Children & Youth Activities 7:00pm Bag Food Pantry Items FRIDAY 3:00pm
The Church Gives Thanks *Offertory Hymn #98
TODAY 8:30am 9:00am 10:00am 4:00pm 5:00pm
Rev. Chris Thomas
Nancy Bonds & family at the loss of her sister, Billie Ruth
Roberts who passed away August 6th. E.L. Green & Steve Green & family at the loss of their brother, Butler Green who passed away August 10th.
[Next Sunday, August 27th: “Drawn from the Water” – Exodus 1:8-2:10 - Rev. Chris Thomas] All Hymns are used by permission CCLI#3148358
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER: If you do not have a standing reservation for Wednesday night supper and would like to join us this week, please call the church office (256-435-5020) by Tuesday to add your name to the supper list. Cost is $5 per person (age 6 & up) and $2 per plate (ages 2-5) and no more than $20 per family. Menu will be: Baked Ham, Green Beans, Au Gratin Potatoes, Toss Salad, Rolls & Dessert. COOKS: Lynn & Rita Edwards, Tyler & Katie Edwards CLEAN UP CREW: Patsy Boozer, Jessica Medley, Jason Teal & Sharon Williams
FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS: Donations for the monthly food pantry is an ongoing mission. Thanks for all the donations received to insure we continue this vital ministry to the community. Amount needed per month is $1499. Total Received for September Food Pantry: $146 NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING: The Nominations Committee will meet this afternoon at 5pm in the Sr. Adult room. All members are urged to attend this meeting. Members are: Sharhonda Duncan, Tyler Edwards, Jamie Freeman, Denis Green, Allison Ostrander, Christie Shew and Lauren Whitaker.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS: "Beginning the first Sunday of September, we will be offering a new option for adults during our Sunday School hour. A bit different from a traditional Sunday School class, this "class" will be based on the practice of Lectio Divina. If you'd like to know more about the practice of Lectio Divina, come join this new group in Room 207 (first room on the right at the top of the center stairway) beginning September 3rd at 9:00 AM."
Morning Worship *Please stand if you are able
Deacon of the Week: Les Honts – 256-525-0588
Opportunities This Week
The Church Gathers Prelude Welcome & Announcements
Nikki Haynes
Invocation
Rev. Chris Thomas
Scripture Call to Worship Hymn #585
Psalm 133 “Brethren, We Have Met to Worship”
A Moment with the Younger Church Hymn #43
Randy Blades
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
“Jesus, We Just Want to Thank You”
*Offertory Prayer
Les Honts
Worship with the Giving of Tithes and Offerings *Doxology #625 The Church Hears the Word Anthem
Choir
Sermon
“A Brother Restored”
Rev. Chris Thomas
Genesis 45:1-15
NEXT SUNDAY 8:30am Deacon/Staff Prayer Time 9:00am Sunday School 10:00am Morning Worship- Rev. Chris Thomas 4:00pm Choir Practice 2018 BUDGET REQUESTS: Request forms for the 2018 Budget have been distributed to committee chairpersons. When you receive your forms please call a meeting with your committee to discuss financial goals for the coming year. Deadline for returning the IN SYMPATHY: The church extends sincere sympathy to the following families at the death of their loved ones.
“Just As I Am”
Benediction
Food Pantry Distribution
completed forms will be Wednesday, August 30th.
The Church Responds *Invitation Hymn #342
Deacon/Staff Prayer Time Sunday School Morning Worship-Rev. Chris Thomas Choir Practice Nominations Committee Meeting
WEDNESDAY 5:30pm Supper 6:00pm Devotion, Children & Youth Activities 7:00pm Bag Food Pantry Items FRIDAY 3:00pm
The Church Gives Thanks *Offertory Hymn #98
TODAY 8:30am 9:00am 10:00am 4:00pm 5:00pm
Rev. Chris Thomas
Nancy Bonds & family at the loss of her sister, Billie Ruth
Roberts who passed away August 6th. E.L. Green & Steve Green & family at the loss of their brother, Butler Green who passed away August 10th.
[Next Sunday, August 27th: “Drawn from the Water” – Exodus 1:8-2:10 - Rev. Chris Thomas] All Hymns are used by permission CCLI#3148358
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER: If you do not have a standing reservation for Wednesday night supper and would like to join us this week, please call the church office (256-435-5020) by Tuesday to add your name to the supper list. Cost is $5 per person (age 6 & up) and $2 per plate (ages 2-5) and no more than $20 per family. Menu will be: Baked Ham, Green Beans, Au Gratin Potatoes, Toss Salad, Rolls & Dessert. COOKS: Lynn & Rita Edwards, Tyler & Katie Edwards CLEAN UP CREW: Patsy Boozer, Jessica Medley, Jason Teal & Sharon Williams
FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS: Donations for the monthly food pantry is an ongoing mission. Thanks for all the donations received to insure we continue this vital ministry to the community. Amount needed per month is $1499. Total Received for September Food Pantry: $146 NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING: The Nominations Committee will meet this afternoon at 5pm in the Sr. Adult room. All members are urged to attend this meeting. Members are: Sharhonda Duncan, Tyler Edwards, Jamie Freeman, Denis Green, Allison Ostrander, Christie Shew and Lauren Whitaker.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS: "Beginning the first Sunday of September, we will be offering a new option for adults during our Sunday School hour. A bit different from a traditional Sunday School class, this "class" will be based on the practice of Lectio Divina. If you'd like to know more about the practice of Lectio Divina, come join this new group in Room 207 (first room on the right at the top of the center stairway) beginning September 3rd at 9:00 AM."
Church Staff Chris Thomas, Pastor .......................................................................................... cthomas@fbcwilliams.org Lamar Freeman, Administrator .........................................................................lfreeman@fbcwilliams.org Peggy Green, Secretary………………………………………………………………………………pgreen@fbcwilliams.org Nikki Haynes, Children’s Director ...................................................................... nhaynes@fbcwilliams.org Pat & Lynnelle Barker, Interim Music Director……………………………………..……pbarker@fbcwilliams.org Marilyn Ingram, Daycare Director ................................................................. …mingram@fbcwilliams.org Church Office Phone: 256-435-5020
Daycare Phone: 256-435-8313
For The Record Received Last Week Actual Receipts to Date Building Pledges Received Last Week Building Pledges Received to Date
2017 $ 4,442.00 $ 183,648.22 $ 1,005.00 $ 35,858.00
Balance of Building Loan
$
Our Church is pleased to support CBF Global Missions in moments like these where bearing witness to Jesus Christ takes place through transforming lives for eternity. "Without a doubt, your gifts and contributions are touching and transforming lives for eternity. How Kormariayya met Christ is nothing but a miracle. Being a snake charmer all his life, he used to catch cobra snakes, put them around his neck and walk in the community to earn money from cobra snake worshipers. One day, a cobra snake bit Komariayya and he was taken to the nearest hospital for treatment. The doctor gave up hope and told the family he would die in about an hour's time, so they should take him home make plans for his funeral. Instead, his sons took Komariayya to church. The pastor and several church members joined Komariayya's family and prayed. God gave Komariayya a second chance! He accepted Christ, was baptized and joined the church where his sons are members. Because of God's miracle and Komariayya's second life, now many in that village are learning more about Christ and joining the church. Without a doubt, God is up to something in Chelpur and a lot of neat things are taking place."
First Baptist Church of Williams
2016 $ 6,523.00 $ 186,740.25 $ 970.00 $ 35,353.00
24,144.70
Aug Aug
20th Nursery Helper: Jamie Davis 27th Nursery Helper: Bonnie Johnson ===================
Aug
20th 3 & 4-Year Old Helpers: Maggie Hedgepath & Cailynn Steele 27th 3 & 4-Year Old Helpers: Marleah Blades & Bethany Johnson =================== 20th Children’s Church: Christie Shew & Tyler Teal 27th Children’s Church: IN CHURCH
Aug Aug Aug
______________________ August Counting Committee: Jeremy Quinn & Matt Whitaker =================== August Greeters & Ushers: Chris & Heather Dempsey Kenny & Rhonda Duncan
Pastor Jonah in Chelpur, India, partner of CBF field personnel, Sam Bandela
“Touching Lives by Sharing the Love of Jesus!” Like & Follow Us!
Visit us online! fbcwilliams.org
Facebook: facebook.com/FBCWilliams Twitter: @FBCWilliams YouTube: youtube.com/user/FBCWilliams
Rev. Chris Thomas, Pastor August 20, 2017